Central Machinery 91762 Set-up & Operating Manual

6-1/2 HP PLATE COMPACTOR

91762

SET UP, OPERATING, AND SERVICING

INSTRUCTIONS

Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN
MINUTES.

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.

NEVER use inside
a home or garage,
EVEN IF doors and
windows are open.

Only use OUTSIDE
and far away from
windows, doors,
and vents.

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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93012

Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.

Copyright© 2004 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork
contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor
Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements,
actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Speed 0-82 Feet (0-25 Meters) Per Minute
Maximum Shock Force 3,000 Pounds
Vibration Frequency 5,500 Vibrations Per Minute
Maximum Performance 350 m2 /hr

Engine Type 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton

4 Stroke
Unleaded Gasoline Powered
Engine Approval: EPA - Phase 2

Plate Size 16-1/2” x 22”
Overall Dimensions 34-1/2” L x 15-1/4” W x 35-3/8” H
Weight 189 Pounds

UNPACKING

When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on page 14
are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the
number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.

SAVE THIS MANUAL

You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram. Keep
your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover.
Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to follow all instructions listed in the following

pages may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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WORK AREA

Keep your work area clean and well lit. 1. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite

accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence 2.
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite

flammables.

Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. 3.
Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from
debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating 1.
a power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power

tools may result in serious personal injury.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. 2.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,

jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Gasoline Engine Ignition Switch is 3.
off before transporting the Vibrator Plate or performing any maintenance or
service on the unit. Transporting or performing maintenance or service on a power

tool with its Engine Ignition Switch on invites accidents.

Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning on the tool. 4. A wrench or a
key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 5. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles under- 6.
neath a full face shield, a dust mask or respirator, hearing protection and
heavy duty work boots.

TOOL USE AND CARE

Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. 1. The correct

tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

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Do not use the power tool if the Engine Ignition Switch does not turn it on or 2.
off. Any gasoline powered tool that cannot be controlled with the Engine Ignition

Switch is dangerous and must be replaced.

Disconnect the Engine Spark Plug Wire from the Spark Plug before making 3.
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive

safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. 4. Tools
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain tools with care. 5. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do
not use” until repaired.

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, cracking 6.
or breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents

are caused by poorly maintained tools.

Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your 7.
model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous

when used on another tool.

SERVICE

Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. 1. Service or

maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions 2.
in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual. Use

of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a
risk of injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Maintain labels and nameplates on the Vibrator Plate. 1. These carry important

information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.

CAUTION! To avoid injury, keep hands, fingers, and feet away from the 2.
Compactor Base (27). Grip the Upper Handle (46) of the Vibrator Plate firmly with

both hands. If both hands are holding the Handle and your feet are clear of the
Compactor Base, your hands, fingers, and feet cannot be injured by the Compactor
Base. Never place tools under the Compact Vibrator Plate.

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Always use recommended replacement parts. 3. The recommended replacement
parts are available from Harbor Freight Tools. Servicing should be done by a qualified
service technician.

Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles underneath 4.
a full face shield, a dust mask or respirator, and hearing protection.

Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.5.

Keep all spectators 6. at least six feet from the Compact Vibrator Plate during
operation.

It is recommended that the Vibrator Plate be used only in well ventilated 7.
outdoor areas. Carbon monoxide fumes are a colorless, odorless gas that, if

inhaled, can cause serious injury or death. If the Vibrator Plate is used in enclosed
spaces, the Engine exhaust fumes must be piped out of the enclosed space using
leak-free, heat-resistant piping. The pipes should not use any flammable materials,
nor should they be installed near the same. Engine exhaust fumes must be within
legal limits.

Only use a suitable means of transport and lifting devices with sufficient 8.
weight bearing capacity when transporting the Compact Vibrator Plate.

Only use sturdy loading ramps with sufficient weight bearing capacity. 9. Secure

the Vibrator Plate on transport vehicles to prevent the tool from rolling, slipping, and
tilting.

Never leave the Compact Vibrator Plate unattended while it is running.10.

Always keep a safe distance away from the edges and banks of ditches and 11.
avoid any actions that may cause the Vibrator Plate from toppling over.

Always ascend slopes carefully in a direct path.12.

Reverse up steep slopes to prevent the Vibrator Plate from toppling over onto 13.
the operator.

When performing compacting work in the vicinity of buildings or above 14.
pipelines, make sure to check the affect of the vibrations on the buildings and
pipelines. If necessary, immediately stop the compacting work.

Always park the Vibrator Plate on a firm and level surface.15.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION PRECAUTIONS

1. Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable, and potentially explosive. Use

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